Products are well made and usually better than competition. Company is stable, and will be around for a long time, unless they get bought out by a behemoth like Danaher. Given the recent divestitures, this might be coming.

Cons

At one time, this was a great company to work for. Over the last decade or so, benefits have gone way down, morale is low, and management does not value individual contributors. Additionally, it has become overly political, and upward mobility is highly dependent on whether or not your direct manager likes you, and what their credibility is with other senior leaders.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Work to develop employees from the ground up through steady coaching, and providing opportunities in other areas. Listen to your employees, rather than shut them down when you don't like where the discussion is headed.

Talented Life Sciences R and D department with good products. Get to work on interesting projects, products and cutting edge technology.

Cons

No raise or promotion even after excellent yearly reviews due to cost cutting in everything. Expect frequent layoffs. Contractors are hardly ever hired as permanent employees and are treated unfairly. Unprofessional and incompetent management.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Need good leaders to promote talent and motivate teams instead of only focusing on short term goals.

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